Electric quantity indication method of aerosol supply system and aerosol supply system

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention discloses an electric quantity indication method of an aerosol supply system and the aerosol supply system. The system may contain an aerosol-generating material for use with at least two suction sessions; the method comprises the following steps: monitoring a suction session state of the system; and in response to monitoring the preset suction session state, controlling to output an indication of the remaining power of the system. Compared with the prior art, the invention can realize the residual electric quantity indication based on the session suction state. Therefore, the user can know the residual electric quantity under each smoking session, and timely feedback is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of aerosol supply, and particularly to a method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system and an aerosol supply system. Background Art

[0002] An aerosol supply system refers to a system that internally accommodates aerosol - generating materials and generates aerosol by heating rather than burning the aerosol - generating materials for a user to inhale. The system generally includes an atomizer and a power source. The power source supplies power to the atomizer, and after the atomizer is powered on, it generates heat to heat the aerosol - generating materials in the system.

[0003] Currently, common aerosol supply systems are single - use products. After a user activates a new system, the internal aerosol - generating materials and the power of the power source are usually exhausted after one use. In this case, the user does not need to know the remaining power of the power source during use.

[0004] Single - use products cause waste of resources. Therefore, currently, reusable aerosol supply systems are being developed. By accommodating aerosol - generating materials for multiple inhalation sessions and using a high - capacity power source in the system, the system can be reused for multiple inhalation sessions.

[0005] When the system can be reused for multiple inhalation sessions, it is necessary for the user to know the remaining power during the inhalation session in order to make timely feedback.

[0006] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a solution for indicating the power in a reusable aerosol supply system for multiple inhalation sessions. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the present invention discloses a method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system and an aerosol supply system, so as to provide a power indication associated with the state of the inhalation session, facilitate the user to understand the power of each inhalation session, and make timely feedback.

[0008] The first aspect of the present invention discloses a method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system, where the system can accommodate aerosol - generating materials for at least two inhalation sessions; the method includes:

[0009] Monitoring the inhalation session state of the system;

[0010] In response to monitoring the preset inhalation session state, controlling the output of an indication of the remaining power of the system.

[0011] The system of the present invention can be used for multiple puffing sessions and can indicate the power level according to the puffing session status. Compared with the prior art, the power level indication associated with the puffing session can be provided so that the user can understand and give feedback in time.

[0012] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, the preset puff session states include: puff session start, puff session end, and puff session period.

[0013] Providing a system power indication based on the start of a puff session can help users understand the power level at the beginning of each puff session so that users can anticipate and provide feedback on whether the power level is sufficient.

[0014] Providing a power indication of the system based on the end of a puffing session can help users understand the power level in advance at the beginning of the next puffing session, so that users can make predictions and feedback on whether the power is sufficient. At the same time, providing a power indication at the end of a puffing session can avoid affecting the user's puffing process.

[0015] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, in response to monitoring the preset puff session state, controlling output of an indication of the remaining power of the system comprises:

[0016] When it is detected that the puffing session state is during the puffing session, monitoring a trigger event indicating a remaining power during the puffing session;

[0017] In response to the indicate remaining charge triggering event during the puff session, controlling outputting an indication of remaining charge of the system.

[0018] During the puffing session, in order to avoid affecting the user's puffing, the power level can be indicated when a remaining power trigger event is detected.

[0019] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, the remaining power indication triggering event includes:

[0020] The remaining power of the system is lower than the power threshold,

[0021] or,

[0022] The query request for the remaining power is triggered and generated based on an active operation of the user.

[0023] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, the remaining power query request is generated when it is detected that the user performs at least one of the following operations:

[0024] The user can blow air; the user can trigger a query request for the power level through a blowing action different from sucking.

[0025] The user's blowing intensity reaches or exceeds a preset blowing intensity; the user can trigger a power consumption query request through a blowing action different from suction, and to avoid accidental blowing, the blowing intensity can be set to reach or exceed the preset blowing intensity.

[0026] The change in the user's blowing intensity conforms to a preset change in blowing intensity; the user can trigger a power consumption query request through a blowing action different from suction, and to avoid accidental blowing, the change in blowing intensity can be set to conform to the preset change in blowing intensity.

[0027] The user's consecutive suction times reach or exceed a predetermined number; the user can trigger a power consumption query request through consecutive suction times different from normal suction.

[0028] The user's suction intensity reaches or exceeds a preset suction intensity; the user can trigger a power consumption query request through a suction intensity different from normal suction.

[0029] The change in the user's suction intensity conforms to a preset change in suction intensity;

[0030] The user's suction frequency reaches or exceeds a preset suction frequency;

[0031] The user performs a preset operation on the interaction interface. The interaction cross-section can specifically be a mechanical switch such as a button or a key, or an electronic screen, etc.

[0032] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the monitoring of the suction session state of the system includes:

[0033] Determine the start of the suction session;

[0034] During the suction session, monitor the suction parameters of the system related to the suction behavior;

[0035] Based on the suction parameters, determine whether the suction session ends.

[0036] By monitoring the suction parameters during use, various states of the suction session can be determined, providing a prerequisite for power indication. At the same time, it can provide the user with a suction session experience similar to traditional cigarettes, conforming to the user's usage habits and improving the user experience.

[0037] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, determine the start of the suction session according to at least one of the following:

[0038] Monitor the user's first suction after the system is activated;

[0039] Monitor the user's first suction after the end of the previous suction session;

[0040] The system is in the sleep mode for a preset time;

[0041] The system is in the sleep mode for a preset time and detects the user's first puff after the end of the previous puff session.

[0042] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, determining whether the puff session ends based on the puff parameters includes:

[0043] When the monitored puff parameters reach or exceed a preset puff parameter threshold, or fall within the preset puff parameter range, it is determined that the puff session ends;

[0044] Or,

[0045] When the change in the monitored puff parameters reaches or exceeds a preset puff parameter change threshold, or falls within a preset puff parameter change range, it is determined that the puff session ends.

[0046] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, the preset puff parameter range, or the preset puff parameter change threshold, or the preset puff parameter change range can be pre-configured in the aerosol supply system during manufacturing, or during use, the system can periodically or real-time obtain it from an external device; it can also be selected or changed by the user after purchase. Therefore, in one aspect, the user is allowed to select or change the puff parameter threshold, or the puff parameter range, or the puff parameter change threshold, or the puff parameter change range according to their own situation.

[0047] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, the aerosol supply system has at least two heating power levels. Under different heating power levels, the preset puff parameter threshold is different, or the preset puff parameter range is different, or the preset puff parameter change threshold, or the preset puff parameter change range is different. For example, the higher the heating power, the higher the generation amount of aerosol within the same time. To generate the same amount of aerosol, the required time under a higher heating power is less. Therefore, the cumulative puff time threshold for a higher heating power can be set lower than that for a lower heating power.

[0048] In one embodiment of the above power indication method, determining whether the puff session ends based on the puff parameters includes:

[0049] Determine the current heating power, and the preset puff parameter threshold, or the preset puff parameter range, or the preset puff parameter change threshold, or the preset puff parameter change range corresponding to the current heating power;

[0050] Determine whether the puffing session ends based on the puffing parameters and the preset puffing parameter threshold or the preset puffing parameter range or the preset puffing parameter change threshold or the preset puffing parameter change range corresponding to the current heating power.

[0051] When there are multiple levels of heating power, it is very likely that the user switches different levels of heating power within the same puffing session. Therefore, it is impossible to select a definite puffing parameter threshold for comparison. For this reason, the present invention provides a method for converting puffing parameters based on heating power to convert all puffing parameters to be compared under the same heating power standard. Specifically, in an embodiment of the above power indication method, the aerosol supply system has at least two levels of heating power and one of them is the standard heating power, and the standard heating power corresponds to the preset puffing parameter threshold or the preset puffing parameter range or the preset puffing parameter change threshold or the preset puffing parameter change range; determining whether the puffing session ends based on the puffing parameters includes:

[0052] Determine the current heating power;

[0053] According to the relationship between the current heating power and the standard heating power, convert the puffing parameters into standard puffing parameters under the standard heating power;

[0054] Based on the standard puffing parameters, and the preset puffing parameter threshold or the preset puffing parameter range or the preset puffing parameter change threshold or the preset puffing parameter change range, determine whether the puffing session ends.

[0055] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the puffing parameters include at least one of the following:

[0056] The cumulative working time of the system;

[0057] The cumulative puffing time of the user;

[0058] The cumulative puffing times of the user;

[0059] The cumulative aerosol production amount;

[0060] The cumulative consumption amount of the article.

[0061] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the puffing parameters include at least one of the following:

[0062] The cumulative working time of the system during a puffing session;

[0063] The cumulative puffing time of the user during a puffing session;

[0064] The cumulative number of puffs by the user during a puffing session;

[0065] The cumulative amount of aerosol generated during a puffing session;

[0066] The cumulative consumption of the article during a puffing session.

[0067] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, determining whether the puffing session ends based on the puffing parameters includes at least one of the following:

[0068] When the cumulative working time reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative working time threshold, determining that the puffing session ends;

[0069] When the cumulative puffing time reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative puffing time threshold, determining that the puffing session ends;

[0070] When the cumulative number of puffs reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative number of puffs threshold, determining that the puffing session ends;

[0071] When the cumulative amount of aerosol generated reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative amount of aerosol generated threshold, determining that the puffing session ends;

[0072] When the cumulative consumption of the article reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative consumption of the article threshold, determining that the puffing session ends.

[0073] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, during a puffing session,

[0074] The preset cumulative puffing time threshold is 20 - 40 seconds;

[0075] And / or,

[0076] The preset cumulative number of puffs threshold is 7 - 15 puffs;

[0077] And / or,

[0078] The preset cumulative working time threshold is 3 - 5 minutes;

[0079] And / or,

[0080] The preset cumulative amount of aerosol generated threshold is 50 - 90 mg;

[0081] And / or,

[0082] The preset cumulative consumption of the article threshold is 0.08 - 0.15 ml.

[0083] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, when the aspiration parameters include multiple types of parameters, determining whether the aspiration session ends based on the aspiration parameters includes:

[0084] Determining whether the aspiration session ends based on at least two types of parameters jointly.

[0085] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the method further includes:

[0086] During the aspiration session, when it is detected that the cartridge of the system is pulled out from the device of the aerosol supply system, it is determined that the last aspiration session before the pull-out ends.

[0087] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the method further includes:

[0088] During the aspiration session, when it is detected that the cartridge of the system is pulled out from the device of the aerosol supply system, the aspiration parameters monitored after the cartridge replacement are recorded into the last aspiration session before the replacement, so as to determine whether the last aspiration session ends. The replacement of the cartridge is a short-time behavior that can be completed. If a new session is directly started due to the cartridge replacement, the short-time aspiration before the replacement may be regarded as a session, resulting in a judgment inconsistent with the actual situation. Therefore, the aspiration parameters before and after the cartridge replacement can be uninterrupted to make a more accurate judgment on the aspiration session.

[0089] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, when the aspiration session ends, control the aerosol supply system to enter the sleep mode. In the sleep mode, the system cannot start heating, and the user is "forced" to stop aspiration, which can avoid problems such as unhealthiness caused by the user's long-term aspiration.

[0090] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the method further includes:

[0091] When the aspiration session ends, output an indication that the aspiration session ends.

[0092] The indication that the aspiration session ends can be provided by any detectable indication to the user. Specifically, in an embodiment of the above power indication method for the aspiration session, the indication that the aspiration session ends is output through at least one of the following:

[0093] Output a vibration indication through a vibration element;

[0094] Output a sound indication through a sound element;

[0095] Output a light indication through a light-emitting element.

[0096] Specifically, the system outputs an indication of the end of at least one of the following suction sessions through the light-emitting element for a certain period of time:

[0097] The light-emitting element blinks;

[0098] The light-emitting element emits light of a preset color;

[0099] A preset number of the light-emitting elements are lit;

[0100] The light-emitting elements are lit in a preset order;

[0101] The light-emitting element emits light of a preset brightness.

[0102] In the present invention, when it is determined that the suction session ends, only the above indication of the end can be given to the user, but the system is not shut down or put into sleep mode, so that the user can continue to use the system. In this case, the system only gives an indication for the user to refer to.

[0103] In another embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the suction session ends, an indication of the end can be given to the user, and the system is shut down or put into sleep mode, so that the user knows that the session ends and is forced by the system to stop suction.

[0104] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, when it is monitored that the suction session ends, an indication of the remaining power of the system is output after a first preset time.

[0105] The first preset time can be pre-configured during manufacturing and can also be selected or changed by the user after purchase. Therefore, in one aspect, the user is allowed to select the first preset time from multiple pre-configured options. For example, some users may hope to indicate the power after a longer interval than the typical time, so they can select a longer first preset time; similarly, some users may hope to indicate the power after a shorter interval than the typical time, so they can select a shorter first preset time. In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the first preset time is 0 - 12 seconds, preferably 10 seconds.

[0106] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, an indication of the remaining power of the system is output through at least one of the following:

[0107] A vibration indication is emitted through a vibration element;

[0108] A sound indication is emitted through a sound element;

[0109] A light indication is emitted through a light-emitting element.

[0110] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the light emission indication by the light-emitting element includes indicating different power levels by different blinking frequencies of the light-emitting element.

[0111] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, indicating different power levels by different blinking frequencies of the light-emitting element includes: determining the target power level to which the remaining power belongs; different power levels are associated with different blinking frequencies;

[0112] Determining the blinking frequency associated with the target power level as the target blinking frequency;

[0113] The light-emitting element of the system indicates at the target blinking frequency.

[0114] For the convenience of the user to distinguish more quickly, the blinking frequency level can be determined according to the order of power levels. For example, the blinking frequency associated with the low power level is set lower than the blinking frequency associated with the high power level. In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the light-emitting element is one. Multiple indications are achieved without increasing costs. In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the light-emitting element of the system lasts for a second preset time, and indicates the remaining power of the system through at least one of the following:

[0115] For different power levels, the light-emitting element blinks differently;

[0116] For different power levels, the light-emitting element emits different colors of light;

[0117] For different power levels, different numbers of the light-emitting elements are lit;

[0118] For different power levels, the light-emitting elements are lit in different orders;

[0119] For different power levels, the light-emitting element emits light with different brightnesses.

[0120] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the second preset time is 8 - 12 seconds.

[0121] The second preset time can be pre-configured during manufacturing and can also be selected or changed by the user after purchase. Thus, in one aspect, the user is allowed to select the second preset time from multiple pre-configured options. For example, some users may need a longer time than typical users to clearly understand the light emission indication, so they can select a longer second preset time; similarly, some users may understand the light emission indication faster than typical users or do not want to spend too much time on the light emission indication, so they can select a shorter second preset time.

[0122] Since the free time of the user is different in different suction session states. For example, in the state where the suction session ends and the user stops suctioning, there is more free time for the user to check the power indication. During the start and the process of the suction session, the user is suctioning and thus has less time to check the power indication. Therefore, in an embodiment of the above power indication method, in response to monitoring different preset suction session states, the duration for which at least one light-emitting element of the device outputs the indication is different.

[0123] In response to monitoring the end of the suction session, the duration for which the light-emitting element outputs the indication is greater than that in response to monitoring the start or the process of the suction session. In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the method further includes:

[0124] In response to monitoring the preset suction session state, controlling the heater of the system to remain in a non-heating state or to change from a heating state to a non-heating state. To prevent the user from being unable to clearly understand the power indication while suctioning, it can be set that when responding to the preset suction session state, that is, when it is expected to perform the power indication, the heater of the system is controlled to remain in a non-heating state or to change from a heating state to a non-heating state.

[0125] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the shape of the aerosol-generating material is defined based on the shape of the receiving cavity that houses it. The aerosol-generating material can be, for example, a liquid material, a gel material, a powder material, a granular material, a bulk filamentous material, or a bulk flocculent material, etc.

[0126] A second aspect of the present invention discloses an aerosol supply system, the system includes:

[0127] A housing for housing an article;

[0128] A light-emitting element provided on or in the housing;

[0129] A controller configured to execute the power indication method of the aerosol supply system according to any one of the method embodiments of the first aspect;

[0130] And the article, the article includes the aerosol-generating material.

[0131] Based on the embodiments of the present invention, by monitoring the suction session state, the remaining power of the system can be indicated according to the suction session state. Compared with the prior art, the power indication of the aerosol system that can be used for multiple suction sessions is provided to the user, and the user can understand the power associated with each suction session, which is convenient for making timely feedback.

[0132] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, become apparent in part from the following description, or be learned by practice of the present invention. Description of the Drawings

[0133] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the disclosure of the present invention will become more readily understood. It is readily understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In addition, similar numbers in the drawings are used to represent similar components, where:

[0134] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of an aerosol supply system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0135] Figure 2 is a flowchart of a method according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0136] Figure 3 is a flowchart of a method in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0137] Figure 4 is a flowchart of a method in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0138] Figure 5 is a flowchart of a method in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0139] Figure 6 is a flowchart of a method in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0140] Description of the Reference Numerals:

[0141] 100: aerosol supply system; 101: accommodation chamber; 102: atomizer; 103: power supply; 104: control; 105: mouthpiece; 106: light-emitting element; 107: housing. Detailed Embodiments

[0142] Some embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principle of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0143] As used herein, the term "delivery system" is intended to encompass a system that delivers at least one substance to a user during use and includes:

[0144] combustible aerosol supply systems such as cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars, and tobacco for pipes or for self-rolling or self-manufacturing cigarettes (whether based on tobacco, tobacco derivatives, expanded tobacco, reconstituted tobacco, tobacco substitutes, or other smokable materials);

[0145] A non-combustible aerosol supply system that releases compounds from aerosol - forming materials without burning the aerosol - forming materials to deliver at least one substance to a user without combustion of the aerosol - forming materials, such as electronic cigarettes, tobacco heating products, and hybrid systems, to generate an aerosol using a combination of aerosol - forming materials; and

[0146] A non - aerosol delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or otherwise without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gums, patches, articles including inhalable powders, and oral products (such as oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), where the at least one substance may or may not include nicotine.

[0147] According to the present disclosure, a "combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol - forming materials of the aerosol supply system (or its components) burn or ignite during use to facilitate the delivery of at least one substance to a user.

[0148] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a system selected from the group consisting of cigarettes, cigarillos, and cigars.

[0149] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a component for use in a combustible aerosol supply system, such as a filter, filter rod, filter segment, tobacco rod, spill, aerosol modifier release component (such as a capsule, wire, or bead), or paper (such as plug wrap, tipping paper, or cigarette paper).

[0150] According to the present disclosure, a "non - combustible" aerosol supply system is an aerosol supply system in which the constituent aerosol - forming materials of the aerosol supply system (or its components) do not burn or ignite while delivering at least one substance to a user.

[0151] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non - combustible aerosol supply system, such as, for example, a powered non - combustible aerosol supply system.

[0152] In some embodiments, the non - combustible aerosol supply system is an electronic cigarette, also known as a vaping device or an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS), but it should be noted that the presence of nicotine in the aerosol - forming materials is not necessary.

[0153] In some embodiments, the non - combustible aerosol supply system is an aerosol - forming material heating system, also known as a heat - not - burn system. An example of such a system is a tobacco heating system.

[0154] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system is a hybrid system that uses a combination of aerosol-generating materials to generate an aerosol, where one or more of the aerosol-generating materials can be heated. Each aerosol-generating material can be, for example, in the form of a solid, liquid, or gel, and can contain or can be free of nicotine. In some embodiments, the hybrid system includes a liquid or gel aerosol-generating material and a solid aerosol-generating material. The solid aerosol-generating material can include, for example, tobacco or non-tobacco products.

[0155] Generally, the non-combustible aerosol supply system can include a non-combustible aerosol supply device and a consumable for use with the non-combustible aerosol supply device.

[0156] In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to consumables that include aerosol-generating materials and are configured to be used with a non-combustible aerosol supply device. These consumables are sometimes referred to in the present disclosure as articles.

[0157] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system, such as its non-combustible aerosol supply device, can include a power source and a controller. The power source can be, for example, a power supply or a heat source. In some embodiments, the heat source includes a carbon matrix that can be energized to distribute power in the form of heat to an aerosol-generating material or a heat transfer material in proximity to the heat source.

[0158] In some embodiments, the non-combustible aerosol supply system can include an area for receiving a consumable, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0159] In some embodiments, a consumable for use with a non-combustible aerosol supply device can include an aerosol-generating material, an aerosol-generating material storage area, an aerosol-generating material delivery component, an aerosol generator, an aerosol generation area, a housing, a wrapper, a filter, a mouthpiece, and / or an aerosol modifier.

[0160] In some embodiments, the delivery system is a non-aerosol delivery system that delivers at least one substance to a user orally, nasally, transdermally, or in another manner without forming an aerosol, including but not limited to lozenges, chewing gums, patches, articles including inhalable powders, and oral products (such as oral tobacco including snuff or moist snuff), where the at least one substance can include or can be free of nicotine.

[0161] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered can be an aerosol-generating material or a material not intended to be aerosolized. Optionally, either material can include one or more active components, one or more flavorants, one or more aerosol-forming agent materials, and / or one or more other functional materials.

[0162] In some embodiments, the substance to be transported includes an active substance. As used herein, the active substance can be a physiologically active material, which is a material intended to achieve or enhance a physiological response. The active substance can be selected, for example, from nutraceuticals, nootropics, psychoactive substances. The active substance can be naturally occurring or synthetically obtained. The active substance can include, for example, nicotine, caffeine, taurine, theobromine, vitamins (such as B6 or B12 or C), melatonin, or components, derivatives, or combinations thereof. The active substance can include one or more components, derivatives, or extracts of tobacco or other plants.

[0163] In some embodiments, the active substance includes nicotine. In some embodiments, the active substance includes caffeine, melatonin, or vitamin B12.

[0164] As described herein, the active substance can include or be derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives, or extracts. As used herein, the term "plant" includes any material derived from a plant, including but not limited to extracts, leaves, bark, fibers, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, fruits, pollen, hulls, husks, etc. Alternatively, the material can include an active compound naturally present in a plant, which is obtained synthetically. The material can be in the form of a liquid, gas, solid, powder, dust, crushed particles, fines, pellets, fragments, strips, sheets, etc.

[0165] Examples of plants are tobacco, eucalyptus, star anise, cannabis, cocoa, fennel, lemongrass, mint, spearmint, red tea tree, chamomile, flax, ginger, ginkgo, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay laurel, licorice, matcha, yerba mate, orange peel, papaya, rose, sage, tea (such as green tea or black tea), thyme, clove, cinnamon, coffee, anise (fennel), basil, bay leaf, cardamom, coriander, cumin, nutmeg, oregano, red pepper, rosemary, saffron, lavender, lemon peel, peppermint, juniper, elderflower, vanilla, holly, perilla plant, turmeric, turmeric powder, sandalwood, coriander leaves, bergamot, orange blossom, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, Spanish pepper, mace, damar resin, marjoram, olive, lemon balm, lemon basil, chives, parsley, verbena, tarragon, geranium, mulberry, ginseng, theanine, theacrine, maca, ashwagandha, damiana, kanna, chlorophyll, baobab, or any combination thereof. Mint can be selected from the following mint varieties: wild mint, Mentha c.v., Egyptian mint, peppermint, Mentha spicata c.v., Mentha piperita c.v., spearmint, Mentha cordifolia, Mentha longifolia, pineapple mint, Mentha pulegium, Mentha spicata c.v., and apple mint.

[0166] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives or extracts, and the plant is tobacco. In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives or extracts, and the plants are selected from eucalyptus, star anise, and cocoa.

[0167] In some embodiments, the active substance comprises or is derived from one or more plants or their components, derivatives or extracts, and the plants are selected from Camellia sinensis var. rubiginosa and fennel.

[0168] In some embodiments, the substance to be delivered includes flavorants. As used herein, the terms "flavorant" and "spice" refer to materials that, where permitted by local regulations, can be used to create the taste, aroma, or other somatic sensations desired by adult consumers in a product. It can include naturally occurring flavorant materials, plants, plant extracts, synthetically obtained materials, or combinations thereof (such as tobacco, licorice, hydrangea, eugenol, Japanese magnolia leaf, chamomile, fenugreek, clove, maple, matcha, menthol, Japanese mint, anise (fennel), cinnamon, turmeric, Indian spices, Asian spices, herbs, wintergreen, cherry, berry, cranberry, peach, apple, orange, mango, citrus, lemon, lime, tropical fruit, papaya, rhubarb, grape, durian, pitaya, cucumber, blueberry, mulberry, citrus fruits, Drambuie, bourbon, scotch, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, spearmint, mint, lavender, aloe, cardamom, celery, quassia bark, nutmeg, sandalwood, bergamot, geranium, khat, sorghum, betel leaf, coriander, pine, honey essence, rose oil, vanilla, lemon oil, orange oil, orange blossom, cherry blossom, cinnamon, coriander, cognac, jasmine, ylang-ylang, sage, fennel, mustard, green pepper, ginger, cilantro, coffee, peppermint oil from any species of the genus Mentha, eucalyptus, star anise, cocoa, lemongrass, adzuki bean, flax, ginkgo leaf, hazelnut, hibiscus, bay, yerba mate, orange peel, rose, tea (such as green tea or black tea), thyme, juniper, elderberry, basil, bay leaf, cumin, oregano, chili pepper, rosemary, saffron, lemon peel, mint, costmary, turmeric, cilantro, myrtle, blackcurrant, valerian, pimiento, mace, damiana, marjoram, olive, balm mint, lemon basil, scallion, parsley, verbena, tarragon, limonene, thymol, camphene), flavor enhancers, bitter receptor site blockers, sensory receptor site activators or stimulants, sugars and / or sugar substitutes (such as sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, cyclamate, lactose, sucrose, glucose, fructose, sorbitol or mannitol), and other additives such as charcoal, chlorophyll, minerals, plants, or breath fresheners. It can be a mimetic, synthetic, or natural ingredient or a mixture thereof. It can be in any suitable form, for example, a liquid such as an oil, a solid such as a powder, or a gas.

[0169] In some embodiments, the flavorant includes menthol, spearmint, and / or peppermint. In some embodiments, the flavorant includes flavorant components of cucumber, blueberry, citrus fruits, and / or cranberry. In some embodiments, the flavorant includes eugenol. In some embodiments, the flavorant includes flavorant components extracted from tobacco.

[0170] In some embodiments, in addition to or instead of aromatic or gustatory nerves, flavorants can include sensates that are designed to achieve somatosensory sensations that are typically chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these can include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effects. Suitable heat effect agents can be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable coolants can be, but are not limited to, cineole, WS-3.

[0171] In some embodiments, in addition to or instead of aromatic or gustatory nerves, flavorants can include sensates that are designed to achieve somatosensory sensations that are typically chemically induced and perceived by stimulation of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve), and these can include agents that provide heating, cooling, tingling, numbing effects. Suitable heat effect agents can be, but are not limited to, vanillyl ethyl ether, and suitable coolants can be, but are not limited to, cineole, WS-3.

[0172] An aerosol-forming material is a material that is capable of forming an aerosol when heated, irradiated, or electrified in any other way. The aerosol-forming material can be, for example, in solid, liquid, or gel form, and it can contain or can not contain active substances and / or flavorings. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material can include "amorphous solids", which can alternatively be referred to as "monolithic solids" (i.e., non-fibrous). In some embodiments, the amorphous solid can be a dry gel. An amorphous solid is a solid material that can retain some fluid (such as a liquid) within it. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming material can, for example, include from about 50 wt%, 60 wt%, or 70 wt% of amorphous solid to about 90 wt%, 95 wt%, or 100 wt% of amorphous solid.

[0173] The aerosol-forming material can include one or more active substances and / or flavorants, one or more aerosol-forming agent materials, and optionally one or more other functional materials.

[0174] The aerosol-forming agent material can include one or more components capable of forming an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol-forming agent material can include one or more of glycerol, propylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol, erythritol, meso-erythritol, ethyl vanillate, ethyl laurate, diethyl suberate, triethyl citrate, triacetin, glycerol diacetate mixture, benzyl benzoate, benzyl phenyl acetate, tributyrin, lauryl acetate, lauric acid, myristic acid, and propylene carbonate.

[0175] The one or more other functional materials can include one or more of pH regulators, colorants, preservatives, binders, fillers, stabilizers, and / or antioxidants.

[0176] The material may be present on or in a carrier to form a substrate. The carrier may be or include, for example, paper, card, cardboard, chipboard, reconstituted material, plastic material, ceramic material, composite material, glass, metal or metal alloy. In some embodiments, the carrier includes a susceptor. In some embodiments, the susceptor is embedded within the material. In some alternative embodiments, the susceptor is on one or either side of the material.

[0177] A consumable is an article that includes or consists of an aerosol - forming material, at least part of which is intended to be consumed by a user during use. The consumable may include one or more other components, such as an aerosol - forming material storage area, an aerosol - forming material delivery component, an aerosol - forming area, a housing, a wrapper, a mouthpiece, a filter, and / or an aerosol modifier. The consumable may also include an aerosol generator, such as a heater, which releases heat during use to cause the aerosol - forming material to generate an aerosol. The heater may include, for example, a combustible material, a material that can be heated by electrical conduction, or a susceptor.

[0178] A susceptor is a material that can be heated by penetration with a varying magnetic field (such as an alternating magnetic field). The susceptor may be a conductive material such that penetration by the varying magnetic field causes inductive heating of the material. The heating material may be a magnetic material such that penetration by the varying magnetic field causes hysteresis heating of the material. The susceptor may be both conductive and magnetic such that the susceptor can be heated by both heating mechanisms. In this document, a device configured to generate a varying magnetic field is referred to as a magnetic field generator.

[0179] An aerosol modifier is a substance that is typically located downstream of the aerosol - forming area and is configured to modify the generated aerosol, for example, by changing the taste, flavor, acidity, or another property of the aerosol. The aerosol modifier may be provided in an aerosol - modifier release component that is operable to selectively release the aerosol modifier. For example, the aerosol modifier may be an additive or an adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier may include one or more of a flavoring, a coloring agent, water, and a carbon adsorbent. For example, the aerosol modifier may be a solid, a liquid, or a gel. The aerosol modifier may be in the form of a powder, a wire, or a granule. The aerosol modifier may be free of filter material.

[0180] An aerosol generator is a device configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from an aerosol - forming material. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is a heater configured to subject the aerosol - forming material to thermal energy in order to release one or more volatiles from the aerosol - forming material to form an aerosol. In some embodiments, the aerosol generator is configured to cause an aerosol to be generated from the aerosol - forming material without heating. For example, the aerosol generator may be configured to subject the aerosol - forming material to one or more of vibration, increased pressure, or electrostatic energy.

[0181] The present disclosure relates to an aerosol delivery system (which may also be referred to as a vapor delivery system), such as an atomizer or an electronic cigarette. In the following description, the term "electronic cigarette" or "e-cigarette" may sometimes be used, but it will be understood that this term may be used interchangeably with aerosol delivery system / device and electronic aerosol delivery system / device. Further, as is common in the art, the terms "aerosol" and "vapor" and related terms such as "evaporation", "atomization", and "aerosolization" are generally used interchangeably.

[0182] An aerosol delivery system (e-cigarette) typically (although not always) includes modular components, which include a reusable device portion and a replaceable (disposable / consumable) cartridge component. Generally, the replaceable cartridge component will include an aerosol-generating material and an evaporator (which may be collectively referred to as an "atomizer"), and the reusable device portion will include a power source (e.g., a rechargeable power source) and control circuitry. It will be understood that these different portions may include additional elements depending on their function. For example, the reusable device portion will typically include a user interface for receiving user input and displaying operational status characteristics, and the replaceable cartridge device portion includes a temperature sensor for assisting in temperature control in some cases. The cartridge is electrically and mechanically coupled to the control unit, for example, using threads, a bayonet, or a magnetic coupling with appropriately arranged electrical contacts for use. When the aerosol-generating material in the cartridge is depleted, or the user wishes to switch to a different cartridge with a different aerosol-generating material, the cartridge can be removed from the reusable component, and a replacement cartridge can be attached in its place. Systems and devices that conform to this type of two-piece modular configuration are generally referred to as two-piece systems / devices.

[0183] Electronic cigarettes typically have a generally elongated shape. To provide a specific example, some embodiments of the present disclosure will be considered to include such a generally elongated two-piece system that employs a disposable cartridge. However, it will be understood that the basic principles described herein may equally apply to different configurations, such as a one-piece system or a modular system that includes more than two components, a refillable device and a single-use disposable article, and other overall shapes, such as those based on the so-called pod-mode high-performance devices that typically have a box-like shape. More generally, it will be understood that certain embodiments of the present disclosure are based on an aerosol delivery system that is operationally configured to provide functions in accordance with the principles described herein, and the construction aspects of a system configured to provide the functions of certain embodiments of the present disclosure are not of primary importance.

[0184] As described in the background technology, the current aerosol supply system can be used for multiple puffing sessions. To this end, the present invention creatively proposes to monitor the puffing session status of the system and indicate the remaining power of the system in combination with the puffing session status, so as to provide a power indication associated with each puffing session, so as to facilitate users to provide timely feedback.

[0185] The power indication method of the aerosol supply system and the aerosol supply system of the present invention will be described in detail below by way of specific embodiments.

[0186] Embodiment 1

[0187] like Figure 1 , which shows a structural example of an aerosol supply system 100. The aerosol supply system 100 includes a housing 101 for housing an aerosol generating material, an atomizer 102, a power source 103, a controller 104, and a mouthpiece 105. In use, the controller 104 controls the power source 103 to supply power to the atomizer 102, and the atomizer 102 is powered on to generate heat to heat the aerosol generating material to generate aerosol, and the user inhales the generated aerosol from the mouthpiece 105.

[0188] To indicate the system status such as heating, sleep, etc. Figure 1 As shown, the system further includes a light emitting element 106 for indicating the system status. Of course, the system of the present invention can also indicate the status through other elements.

[0189] The receiving chamber 101 of the aerosol supply system of the present invention is designed to receive aerosol generating materials for multiple puffing sessions. Assuming that the receiving chamber 101 of the aerosol supply system receives aerosol generating materials for at most one puffing session, the user can clearly know the end of the puffing session based on the exhaustion of the aerosol generating materials, and there is no need to use additional monitoring to determine the puffing session.

[0190] The aerosol generating material in the present invention can be in various forms. In one example, the aerosol generating material can be a liquid material, a gel material, a powdered material, a granular material, a bulk filamentary material such as tobacco shreds, a bulk flocculent material, etc. The common point of these materials is that they are easy to flow, have non-fixed shapes, and need to be defined by the shape of the accommodating cavity that accommodates them. Of course, in another example, the aerosol generating material can be a material with a fixed shape, such as a processed tobacco rod, which can contain multiple times the length or multiple times the effective substances of a traditional cigarette for users to use during multiple smoking sessions.

[0191] Figure 2 A power indication method of the present invention is shown, and the method is applied to a controller of a system, comprising:

[0192] S21. Monitor the suction session status of the system.

[0193] S22. In response to detecting the preset suction session status, control the output of an indication of the remaining power of the system.

[0194] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the preset suction session status includes: the start of the suction session, the end of the suction session, and during the suction session.

[0195] Providing an indication of the system's power based on the start of the suction session can facilitate the user to understand the power at the start of each suction session, so that the user can make expectations and feedback on whether the power is sufficient.

[0196] Providing an indication of the system's power based on the end of the suction session can facilitate the user to understand the power before the start of the next suction session, so that the user can make expectations and feedback on whether the power is sufficient. At the same time, providing an indication of the power at the end of the suction session can avoid affecting the user's suction process.

[0197] During the suction session, if an immediate power indication is given, it will affect the user's suction. Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, during the suction session, when a remaining power trigger event is detected, an indication of the power is made. Specifically, it includes:

[0198] When detecting that the suction session status is during the suction session, monitor the indication remaining power trigger event during the suction session;

[0199] In response to the indication remaining power trigger event during the suction session, control the output of an indication of the remaining power of the system.

[0200] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the indication remaining power trigger event is that the remaining power of the system is lower than the power threshold. In this case, an indication of the power is given to the user so that the user can give feedback on insufficient power. The power threshold can be set as needed. In one example, the power threshold is the power for one suction session.

[0201] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the indication remaining power trigger event is to trigger a query request for the remaining power based on the user's active operation.

[0202] The active operations of the user need to be detectable by the system. In one embodiment, the active operations of the user can be based on applying a preset operation to the interaction interface. The interaction interface can specifically be a mechanical switch such as a button or a key, or an electronic screen, etc. In another embodiment, the active operation of the user is a suction behavior that can be detected by the system. The suction behavior that triggers the power consumption query request needs to be different from the normal suction behavior of the user. Therefore, in the embodiments of the present invention, when at least one of the following operations different from the normal suction is detected for the user, a query request for the remaining power is generated:

[0203] The user blows air; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through a blowing action different from suction.

[0204] The blowing intensity of the user reaches or exceeds a preset blowing intensity; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through a blowing action different from suction, and in order to avoid accidental blowing, the blowing intensity can be set to reach or exceed the preset blowing intensity.

[0205] The change in the blowing intensity of the user conforms to a preset change in the blowing intensity; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through a blowing action different from suction, and in order to avoid accidental blowing, the change in the blowing intensity can be set to conform to the preset change in the blowing intensity.

[0206] The number of consecutive suction times of the user reaches or exceeds a predetermined number; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through the number of consecutive suction times different from normal suction.

[0207] The suction intensity of the user reaches or exceeds a preset suction intensity; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through a suction intensity different from normal suction.

[0208] The change in the suction intensity of the user conforms to a preset change in the suction intensity; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through a change in the suction intensity different from normal suction.

[0209] The suction frequency of the user reaches or exceeds a preset suction frequency; the user can trigger the power consumption query request through a suction frequency different from normal suction.

[0210] The current aerosol supply system generally is provided with sensors for detecting the suction of the user. The above-mentioned blowing, blowing intensity, suction intensity, suction frequency, etc. can all be detected by means of the existing sensors to save costs.

[0211] The indication of the power can be carried out in various ways. In one embodiment of the present invention, the indication of the remaining power of the system is output through at least one of the following:

[0212] Sending a vibration indication through a vibration element;

[0213] Sending a sound indication through a sound element;

[0214] A light-emitting indication is emitted by a light-emitting element.

[0215] The above indication can be carried out by the system's own components or can be achieved by an external terminal communicating with the system. Existing aerosol supply systems generally have a light-emitting element to indicate the working state of the system. To save costs, the above indication in the present invention can be carried out by means of this existing light-emitting element.

[0216] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the emitting a light-emitting indication by the light-emitting element includes indicating different powers through different flashing frequencies of the light-emitting element.

[0217] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, indicating different powers through different flashing frequencies of the light-emitting element includes:

[0218] Determine the target power level to which the remaining power belongs; different flashing frequencies are associated with different power levels;

[0219] Determine the flashing frequency associated with the target power level as the target flashing frequency;

[0220] The light-emitting element of the system indicates at the target flashing frequency.

[0221] For the convenience of the user to distinguish more quickly, the flashing frequency level can be determined according to the power level. For example, the flashing frequency associated with the low power level is set lower than the flashing frequency associated with the high power level.

[0222] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, there is one light-emitting element, and on the basis of not increasing the cost, the indication of multiple powers is realized by using the difference in flashing frequencies.

[0223] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the light-emitting element of the system lasts for a second preset time, and the indication of the remaining power of the system is output through at least one of the following:

[0224] For different powers, the light-emitting element flashes differently;

[0225] For different powers, the light-emitting element emits different colors of light;

[0226] For different powers, different numbers of the light-emitting elements are lit;

[0227] For different powers, the light-emitting elements are lit in different orders;

[0228] For different powers, the light-emitting element emits light of different brightnesses.

[0229] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, the second preset time is 8 - 12 seconds.

[0230] The second preset time can be pre-configured during manufacturing and can also be selected or changed by the user after purchase. Thus, in one aspect, the user is allowed to select the second preset time from multiple pre-configured options. For example, some users may require a longer time than typical users to clearly understand the light indication, so they can select a longer second preset time; similarly, some users may clearly understand the light indication faster than typical users or do not want to spend too much time on the light indication, so they can select a shorter second preset time.

[0231] Under different suction session states, the time available for the user to view the power is different. For example, in the suction session end state, the user stops suction, and at this time, there is more free time to view the power indication. During the start and during the suction session, the user is suctioning, and the time available to view the power indication is less. For this reason, in an embodiment of the above power indication method, in response to monitoring different preset suction session states, the duration for which at least one light-emitting element of the device outputs the indication is different.

[0232] Specifically, it can be set that the duration for which the light-emitting element outputs an indication in response to monitoring the end of the suction session is greater than the duration for which the light-emitting element outputs the indication in response to monitoring the start of the suction session or during the suction session.

[0233] The above light-emitting element can be an existing light-emitting element of the system. Since the indication is made by means of different flashing frequencies, the number of light-emitting elements can be one to further save costs.

[0234] When making the above indication by means of the existing light-emitting element, in order to distinguish it from the original indication function and the suction session end indication function of the light-emitting element, in the present invention, different indications can be distinguished by different flashing frequencies, different colors of light, different numbers of lit elements, different lighting sequences, and different brightness levels of the light-emitting element.

[0235] In an embodiment of the above power indication method, after determining the end of the suction session, the indication of the remaining power is output after an interval of a first preset time.

[0236] In an embodiment of the above suction session power indication method, the first preset time is 0 - 12 seconds.

[0237] The first preset time may be preconfigured at the time of manufacture, and may also be selected or changed by the user after purchase. Thus, in one aspect, the user is allowed to select the first preset time from a plurality of preconfigured options. For example, some users may wish to indicate the amount of power after a longer interval than a typical time, and thus may select a longer first preset time; similarly, some users may wish to indicate the amount of power after a shorter interval than a typical time, and thus may select a shorter first preset time.

[0238] Based on the embodiment of the present invention, by monitoring the puff session status, the remaining power of the system can be indicated according to the puff session status. Compared with the prior art, the power indication of the aerosol system that can be used repeatedly for multiple puff sessions is provided to the user, and the user can understand the power associated with each puff session, so as to facilitate timely feedback.

[0239] Embodiment 2

[0240] The monitoring of the puffing session status is a prerequisite for the power indication, and the monitoring of the relevant status can be performed in a variety of ways. The second embodiment of the present invention will describe this in detail.

[0241] The puffing session status includes a puffing session start, a puffing session end, and a puffing session interval.

[0242] Among them, the determination of the start of the puffing session has many forms. In one embodiment of the present invention, it can be determined based on the user's first puff. For example, based on monitoring the user's first puff after the system is activated, the start of the puffing session is determined. This is also the start of the first puffing session after each activation of the system. After the system is activated and the first puffing session ends, the start of the puffing session can be determined based on monitoring the user's first puff after the end of the previous puffing session.

[0243] In some embodiments, after determining that the puffing session is over, the system is placed in a sleep mode. When the system is in the sleep mode for a preset time, it may be determined that a new puffing session is started.

[0244] Considering that after the sleep mode reaches a preset time, the user may not necessarily start to puff, and may not even start to puff for quite a long time. If this period of time without puffing is included in the puffing parameters for judging the puffing session, it will lead to the situation that the user does not puff, or puffs for a short time, being misjudged as the end of the puffing session. To this end, in one embodiment of the present invention, when the device is in the sleep mode for a preset time and detects the user's first puff after the end of the previous puffing session, it is determined that the puffing session has started. This reduces the possibility of misjudgment.

[0245] Regarding monitoring the end of a puffing session, one embodiment of the present invention provides the following Figure 3 The method steps shown:

[0246] S31. Determine the start of the suction session. The determination of the start of the suction session can be carried out in the foregoing manner.

[0247] S32. During the suction session, monitor the suction parameters related to the suction behavior of the aerosol supply system.

[0248] In traditional cigarettes, considering the health of users during suction, a single cigarette defines a suction session, and an aerosol generating material capable of generating a preset suction volume is provided in the single cigarette. Therefore, in the present invention, suction parameters that can characterize the aerosol suction volume of users are selected to determine the suction session. These suction parameters are related to the suction behavior of the system, including the suction behavior of the user or the state exhibited by the system itself.

[0249] According to statistics on typical users, a cigarette is usually smoked out within 4 minutes after being lit. Therefore, during a suction session, the cumulative working time of the system, that is, the cumulative heating time of the system, can be used as a suction parameter for measuring the aerosol suction volume to determine the suction session.

[0250] The operation of the system does not necessarily mean that the user is suctioning. Compared with the cumulative working time of the system, the direct suction of the user can better reflect the aerosol suction volume of the user. According to statistics on typical users, it usually takes 7 - 15 puffs to smoke out a cigarette, or a cumulative time of 20 - 40 seconds (the cumulative time of pure suction). Therefore, during a suction session, the cumulative suction times or the cumulative suction time of the user can be used as suction parameters for measuring the aerosol suction volume to determine the suction session.

[0251] Considering that the suction time per puff of different users is different, resulting in different suction volumes per puff. Therefore, the cumulative suction time can reflect the aerosol suction volume of users to a certain extent more than the cumulative suction times.

[0252] In an embodiment of the present invention, the cumulative aerosol production amount during a suction session or the cumulative consumption amount of the article can also be directly used as a suction parameter for measuring the aerosol suction volume to determine the suction session.

[0253] In an embodiment of the present invention, the system can monitor the suction parameters based on a timer, a sensor, and a controller.

[0254] In an example of the present invention, the cumulative working time of the system is determined in the following manner:

[0255] During the suction session, the controller controls the timer to record the working time of the heater of the system, and determines the cumulative working time of the system based on the working time of the heater. At this time, regardless of whether the user is suctioning or not, as long as the heater is working, the time is recorded.

[0256] In another example of the present invention, the cumulative number of puffs of the user is determined as follows:

[0257] Using the sensors of the system, detect the inhalation of the user through the system during the puffing session;

[0258] The controller determines the start and end of the user's inhalation based on the detection of the sensors;

[0259] The controller determines one puff based on the start and end of the user's inhalation, and calculates the cumulative number of puffs of the user.

[0260] In another example of the present invention, the cumulative puffing time of the user is determined as follows:

[0261] Using the sensors of the system, detect the inhalation of the user through the system during the puffing session;

[0262] The controller determines the start and end of the user's inhalation based on the detection of the sensors;

[0263] The controller determines one puff based on the start and end of the user's inhalation, uses a timer to record the time of each puff, and calculates the cumulative puffing time of the user. At this time, the interval time between two puffs of the user is not recorded.

[0264] In another example of the present invention, the cumulative aerosol production amount or the cumulative product consumption amount can be obtained by the sensor measuring the air flow rate or the sensor measuring the remaining volume of the product.

[0265] The above-mentioned timer and sensors can be based on the original timer and sensors of the system without adding any cost and system volume; of course, they can also be carried out by external timers and sensors. The present invention does not make specific limitations on this.

[0266] S33. Determine whether the puffing session ends based on the puffing parameters.

[0267] In one embodiment of the present invention, the determining whether the puffing session ends based on the puffing parameters includes:

[0268] When the monitored puffing parameters reach or exceed the preset puffing parameter threshold, or fall within the preset puffing parameter interval, determine that the puffing session ends.

[0269] For example, when the cumulative number of puffs of the user reaches or exceeds the preset number of puffing threshold, it represents that the user has taken enough puffs, and at this time, it can be determined that the puffing session ends.

[0270] However, not all data exceeding the threshold is real data. Due to problems with the surrounding environment or system hardware, false monitoring of the suction parameters may occur. For example, affected by strong air flow around, short-term high-frequency suction may be monitored. For instance, it is monitored that the user takes 50 puffs within 1 minute, which is obviously unattainable. To filter out the falsely monitored suction parameters, the present invention sets a suction parameter range. For example, the puff count range within 4 minutes is set to 7 - 15 times. If it exceeds this range, it is considered false monitoring and cannot be used for determining the end of the suction session.

[0271] The change in the suction parameter can also characterize the aerosol puffing volume. For example, the change in the consumption of the product, the greater the change, the more the puffing volume. Also, for example, the change in the user's suction force. The longer the suction time and the less the remaining product, the higher the suction force the user needs to apply. Therefore, the aerosol puffing volume can also be characterized by the change in the user's suction force. For this reason, in another embodiment of the present invention, determining whether the suction session ends based on the suction parameter can be performed based on the change in the suction parameter, specifically including:

[0272] When the change in the monitored suction parameter reaches or exceeds a preset suction parameter change threshold or falls within a preset suction parameter change range, it is determined that the suction session ends.

[0273] The preset suction parameter threshold, or the preset suction parameter range, or the preset suction parameter change threshold, or the preset suction parameter change range can be pre-configured in the aerosol supply system during manufacturing, or during use, the system can obtain it from an external device periodically or in real time; it can also be selected or changed by the user after purchase. Therefore, in one aspect, the user is allowed to select or change the suction parameter threshold, or the suction parameter range, or the suction parameter change threshold, or the suction parameter change range according to their own situation. It is pre-stored in the aerosol supply system or obtained for the aerosol supply system from an external device or set in the aerosol supply system according to the user's selection.

[0274] In one embodiment of the present invention, based on the above-mentioned suction parameters, determining whether the suction session ends based on the suction parameter includes at least one of the following:

[0275] When the cumulative working time reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative working time threshold, it is determined that the suction session ends. In an example of the present invention, during a suction session, the preset cumulative working time threshold is 3 - 5 minutes, preferably 4 minutes.

[0276] When the cumulative suction time reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative suction time threshold, it is determined that the suction session ends. In an example of the present invention, during a suction session, the preset cumulative suction time threshold is 20 - 40 seconds, preferably 36 seconds.

[0277] When the cumulative number of suction times reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative number of suction times threshold, it is determined that the suction session ends. In an example of the present invention, the preset cumulative number of suction times threshold is 7 - 15 times, preferably 12 times.

[0278] When the cumulative aerosol production amount reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative aerosol production amount threshold, it is determined that the suction session ends. In an example of the present invention, the preset cumulative aerosol production amount threshold is 50 - 90 mg, preferably 85 mg.

[0279] When the cumulative consumption amount of the article reaches or exceeds a preset cumulative consumption amount threshold of the article, it is determined that the suction session ends. In an example of the present invention, the preset cumulative consumption amount threshold of the article is 0.08 - 0.15 ml, preferably 0.1 ml.

[0280] The thresholds of the above-mentioned various suction parameters can be specifically defined as the thresholds reached within a time window. This time window can be set as needed and is usually the longest time of a suction session. Specifically, it can be set to be the same as the cumulative working time threshold of the system, such as 4 minutes.

[0281] As mentioned above, the threshold can be obtained based on statistical analysis of typical users. Users can also select or change it according to their own usage habits. For example, if a user is used to deep suction and the suction volume per puff is greater than that of a typical user, then a cumulative number of suction times threshold lower than that of a typical user can be selected.

[0282] In an embodiment of the present invention, the suction parameters include various types of parameters. Determining whether the suction session ends based on the suction parameters includes: determining whether the suction session ends based on any one type of suction parameter. If any one type of suction parameter meets the preset conditions, it can be determined that the suction session ends. For example, if either the cumulative working time of the system or the cumulative suction time of the user reaches the corresponding threshold, it can be determined that the suction session ends.

[0283] Considering that determining the end of a suction session based on one suction parameter may cause inaccuracies. For example, when the cumulative working time of the system reaches the set threshold, the user may not perform any suction at this time. Determining the end of the suction session solely based on the cumulative working time of the system may cause misjudgment. Therefore, in an example of the present invention, when the suction parameters include various types of parameters, the end of the suction session is determined based on at least two types of parameters jointly.

[0284] For example, when both the cumulative working time of the system and the cumulative suction time of the user reach the corresponding thresholds, it is determined that the suction session ends.

[0285] In the present invention, during use, by monitoring the suction parameters, it is possible to determine whether the suction session ends, thereby providing a premise for power indication. At the same time, the determination of the end of the suction session can provide the user with a suction session experience similar to that of traditional cigarettes, which conforms to the user's usage habits and improves the user experience. Based on this, the user can understand the suction session process and the consumption of the product, facilitating timely feedback such as stopping suction and replenishing the product.

[0286] In addition to the above suction parameters, the suction parameters of multiple suction sessions can also be statistically analyzed to facilitate the user's prediction of the consumption and remaining amount of the aerosol and to make timely feedback. Specifically, the suction parameters include at least one of the following:

[0287] The cumulative working time of the system;

[0288] The cumulative suction time of the user;

[0289] The cumulative suction times of the user;

[0290] The cumulative amount of aerosol generated;

[0291] The cumulative consumption of the product.

[0292] For example, when it is monitored that the cumulative suction times of the user is 50 times, and the product itself can be used for 55 times by the user, the user can replenish a new product in a timely manner based on this.

[0293] For another example, when it is monitored that the cumulative working time of the system during multiple suction sessions is 11 minutes, and the threshold of the cumulative working time of the system (usually the time that the battery can last) is 13 minutes, the user can replace the new battery in a timely manner based on this.

[0294] Under different heating powers, the instantaneous aerosol generation amount is different. Generally speaking, the higher the heating power, the higher the instantaneous aerosol generation amount, and the higher the amount of aerosol that can be provided to the user. Under high heating power, the user can achieve the same suction amount with fewer suction times and suction time as that under low heating power with more suction times and suction time. Therefore, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the system includes at least two different heating powers, the suction parameter thresholds corresponding to different heating powers are different, or the suction parameter ranges are different, or the preset suction parameter change thresholds or the preset suction parameter change ranges are different. For example, the cumulative suction times threshold corresponding to high heating power should be set lower than that corresponding to low heating power.

[0295] When there are different levels of heating power, and the suction parameter thresholds for different levels of heating power are different, or the suction parameter ranges are different, or the preset suction parameter change thresholds or the preset suction parameter change ranges are different, determining whether the suction session ends based on the suction parameters includes:

[0296] Determine the current heating power and the corresponding preset suction parameter threshold, or the preset suction parameter range, or the preset suction parameter change threshold, or the preset suction parameter change range for the current heating power;

[0297] Based on the suction parameters and the corresponding preset suction parameter threshold, or the preset suction parameter range, or the preset suction parameter change threshold, or the preset suction parameter change range for the current heating power, determine whether the suction session ends.

[0298] The above method of comparing the heating power with the corresponding threshold is applicable to the case where only one level of heating power is activated during a suction session. However, during actual suction, it is very likely that the user will switch different levels of heating power during the same suction session, resulting in the inability to select a definite suction parameter threshold for comparison. Therefore, in an embodiment of the present invention, when the aerosol supply system has at least two levels of heating power, one level is set as the standard heating power, and the standard heating power corresponds to the preset suction parameter threshold, or the preset suction parameter range, or the preset suction parameter change threshold, or the preset suction parameter change range. The suction parameters under other heating powers are converted into the suction parameters under the standard heating power for comparison. As Figure 4 shown, the conversion and comparison process includes:

[0299] S41. Determine the current heating power.

[0300] S42. According to the relationship between the current heating power and the standard heating power, convert the suction parameters into the standard suction parameters under the standard heating power.

[0301] S43. Based on the standard suction parameters and the preset suction parameter threshold, or the preset suction parameter range, or the preset suction parameter change threshold, or the preset suction parameter change range, determine whether the suction session ends.

[0302] Based on the above method, all suction parameters can be converted into the suction parameters under the standard power, so that all suction parameters can be aggregated and compared with the same threshold to determine whether the suction session ends.

[0303] During the suction session, the aerosol - generating material may be exhausted. At this time, the user can choose to replace the cartridge to continue suction.

[0304] Replacing the cartridge is somewhat similar to relighting a traditional cigarette and starting a new smoking session. Therefore, in one embodiment of the present invention, the method further includes: during a smoking session, when it is detected that the cartridge of the system is pulled out from a device (such as a cigarette rod) of the aerosol supply system, it is determined that the last smoking session before the pulling out ends. That is, the replacement of the cartridge is regarded as an event triggering the end of the smoking session.

[0305] However, different from traditional cigarettes, the replacement of traditional cigarettes mostly means that the user has finished smoking the previous cigarette. But for e-cigarettes, before the cartridge is replaced, the user may only have had a short smoking session, and the replacement of the cartridge can be completed in a short time. If a new smoking session is directly started due to the cartridge replacement, the short smoking session before the replacement will be regarded as a smoking session, bringing a bad experience to the user. For this reason, in one embodiment of the above-mentioned smoking session power indication method, the method further includes:

[0306] During a smoking session, when it is detected that the cartridge of the system is pulled out from the device of the aerosol supply system, the smoking parameters monitored after the cartridge replacement are recorded into the last smoking session before the replacement, so as to determine whether the last smoking session ends. This avoids misjudging the short smoking session before the cartridge replacement as a smoking session.

[0307] In order to make the user more clearly understand the end of the smoking session, in one embodiment of the present invention, an indication of the end of the smoking session is output when the smoking session ends.

[0308] The indication of the end of the smoking session can be provided to the user through any detectable indication. In one embodiment of the present invention, the indication of the end of the smoking session is output through at least one of the following:

[0309] Outputting a vibration indication through a vibration element;

[0310] Outputting a sound indication through a sound element;

[0311] Outputting a light emission indication through a light emitting element.

[0312] The above indication can be carried out through the self-elements installed in the system, or can be realized through an external terminal communicating with the system. Existing aerosol supply systems generally have a light emitting element to indicate the working state of the system. To save costs, the above indication in the present invention can be carried out by means of this existing light emitting element.

[0313] In one embodiment of the present invention, the system outputs at least one of the following light emission indications through the light emitting element:

[0314] The light emitting element flashes;

[0315] The light emitting element emits light of a preset color;

[0316] A preset number of the light emitting elements are illuminated;

[0317] Lighting up the light-emitting elements in a preset order;

[0318] The light emitting element emits light with a preset brightness.

[0319] When the above-mentioned indication is performed with the help of the existing light-emitting element, in order to distinguish it from the original indication function of the light-emitting element, different indications can be distinguished by different flashing frequencies, different colors of light, different lighting numbers, different lighting orders, and different brightness of the light-emitting element.

[0320] As mentioned above, the end of the puffing session and the remaining power of the system can be indicated in a variety of ways. The following are just some of them:

[0321] In one embodiment, the system is provided with a light emitting element, the indication of the end of the puffing session being output by flashing of the light emitting element.

[0322] In one embodiment, the system is provided with light-emitting elements of multiple colors, and light-emitting elements of different colors are illuminated to output different indications of remaining power, such as a light-emitting element of a first color is illuminated to output an indication of a first level of remaining power, and a light-emitting element of a second color is illuminated to output an indication of a second level of remaining power; the light-emitting element flashes for a duration to output an indication of depleted power; and the light-emitting element flashes for another duration to output an indication of the end of a puffing session.

[0323] In one embodiment, the system is provided with a plurality of light emitting elements, which may be of the same color. Different indications of remaining power are output by lighting different numbers of light emitting elements, such as lighting one light emitting element to output an indication of the remaining power of the first level, lighting two light emitting elements to output an indication of the remaining power of the second level, lighting three light emitting elements to output an indication of the remaining power of the third level; the light emitting element flashes for a duration to output an indication of power depletion; the light emitting element flashes for another duration to output an indication of the end of the puffing session.

[0324] In one embodiment, the system is provided with a vibration element and a plurality of light emitting elements, and the light emitting elements may be of the same color. Different indications of remaining power are output by lighting up different numbers of light emitting elements, such as lighting up one light emitting element to output an indication of remaining power of the first level, lighting up two light emitting elements to output an indication of remaining power of the second level, lighting up three light emitting elements to output an indication of remaining power of the third level; the light emitting element flashes for a duration to output an indication of power exhaustion; the vibration element vibrates to output an indication of the end of the puffing session, such as the vibration element vibrates twice in succession, each time for a certain period of time.

[0325] In one embodiment, the system is provided with a vibration element, a touch element and a plurality of light-emitting elements, and the light-emitting elements may be of the same color. The power indication is triggered by the user operating the touch element (such as a physical button or an electronic button); different indications of remaining power are output by lighting up different numbers of light-emitting elements, such as lighting up one light-emitting element to output an indication of the first level of remaining power, lighting up two light-emitting elements to output an indication of the second level of remaining power, and lighting up three light-emitting elements to output an indication of the third level of remaining power; the light-emitting element flashes for a duration to output an indication of power exhaustion; the vibration element vibrates to output an indication of the end of the puffing session, such as the vibration element vibrates twice in a row, each time for a certain period of time.

[0326] In one embodiment, the system is provided with an electronic display screen, which can output the remaining power through the digits of the display screen, and output the end of the smoking session indication through the screen flashing of the display screen.

[0327] In one example, the light emitting element outputs the indication for a preset time, so that the user has sufficient time to receive the indication. The preset time can be set to 8-12 seconds, preferably 10 seconds.

[0328] In the present invention, when determining that the suction session ends, the user can only be given an indication of the end of the above-mentioned suction session, but the system is not turned off or put to sleep so that the user can continue to use the system. In this case, the system only indicates for the user's reference.

[0329] In one embodiment of the invention, the user may be restricted from puffing after the puffing session has ended.

[0330] like Figure 5 As shown, the method includes:

[0331] S51, determining the start of a suction session;

[0332] S52, monitoring a puffing parameter of the aerosol supply system related to the puffing behavior during the puffing session;

[0333] S53. Determine whether the puffing session is ended based on the puffing parameters.

[0334] S54. When the inhalation session ends, control the aerosol supply system to enter a sleep mode.

[0335] In the sleep mode, the system cannot start heating, and the user is "forced" to stop smoking, which can avoid the unhealthy problems caused by long-term smoking. In another embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that the smoking session is over, an end instruction can be given to the user, and the system can be shut down or sleep, so that the user knows that the session is over and is forced to stop smoking by the system.

[0336] The above method can be used to start a suction session and end a suction session, and the time between the two is the suction session period.

[0337] Taking the end of a puffing session as a preset puffing session state that triggers a power indication as an example, after the puffing session ends, the present invention can provide a power indication, output an indication of the end of the puffing session, and control the system to enter a sleep mode. Figure 6 As shown, the method specifically includes:

[0338] S61. Determine the start of a puffing session.

[0339] S62. Monitoring a puffing parameter of the aerosol supply system related to the puffing behavior during the puffing session.

[0340] S63. Determine whether the puffing session is ended based on the puffing parameters.

[0341] S64: When the puffing session ends, output an indication indicating the end of the puffing session.

[0342] S65. After outputting the indication of the end of the puffing session, outputting an indication of the remaining power of the aerosol supply system.

[0343] S66. After outputting the instruction, control the aerosol supply system to enter a sleep mode.

[0344] It should be noted that the above steps S64 and S65 can be performed in interchangeable order or simultaneously.

[0345] In the above-mentioned embodiments 1 to 4, the same or similar contents of each embodiment as other embodiments can be referenced to each other and will not be described in detail in each embodiment.

[0346] Embodiment 3

[0347] Corresponding to the above method, the third embodiment of the present invention further discloses an aerosol supply system. In this embodiment, the same or similar contents as those in the first and second embodiments can be referred to the above introduction, and will not be described in detail later. Figure 1 As shown, the system comprises:

[0348] A housing 107 for accommodating an article, the article including the aerosol - generating material;

[0349] A controller 104 configured to execute the method for indicating the power consumption of a puffing session described in any one of the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention.

[0350] As Figure 1 In the structure shown, the system 100 further includes a receiving cavity 101 for accommodating the aerosol - generating material, an atomizer 102, a power source 103, and a mouthpiece 105. In use, the controller 104 controls the power source 103 to supply power to the atomizer 102, and the atomizer 102 is energized and heated to heat the aerosol - generating material to generate an aerosol, and the user sucks the generated aerosol from the mouthpiece 105.

[0351] The aerosol - generating material in the present invention can be in various forms. In one example, the aerosol - generating material can be a liquid material, a gel material, a powder material, a granular material, a bulk filamentous material such as tobacco shreds, a bulk flocculent material, etc. The common feature of these materials is that they are easy to flow and have no fixed shape, and need to be fixed in the shape of the receiving cavity that accommodates them. Of course, in another example, the aerosol - generating material can be a material with a fixed shape, such as a processed tobacco stick, which can contain multiple times the length or multiple times the effective substance content of a normal tobacco stick, and is expected to be used by the user during multiple puffing sessions rather than during one puffing session.

[0352] In another embodiment of the present invention, the system further includes a timer and a sensor for monitoring puffing parameters. The system also includes an indicating element for outputting an indication, such as Figure 1 the light - emitting element 106 shown.

[0353] Based on the embodiments of the present invention, by monitoring the puffing parameters related to the puffing behavior, the puffing process of the user can be judged, and accordingly, it can be determined whether the puffing session ends. Thus, a puffing - session experience similar to that of traditional cigarettes is provided for the user, which conforms to the user's usage habits and improves the user experience. Based on this puffing - session experience, the user's unconscious long - time puffing can be reduced, and it is convenient for the user to understand the aerosol consumption and make timely feedback.

[0354] It should be understood that the various parts of the present invention can be implemented by hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented by software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented by hardware, as in another embodiment, any one or a combination of the following techniques well known in the art can be used: discrete logic circuits with logic gate circuits for implementing logical functions on data signals, application specific integrated circuits with appropriate combinational logic gate circuits, programmable gate arrays (PGAs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the like.

[0355] In the description of this specification, the description referring to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples", etc. means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0356] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "a plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically and clearly defined.

[0357] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, terms such as "install", "connect", "connection", "fix", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0358] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system, characterized in that, The system can contain aerosol generating material for use in at least two smoking sessions; the method comprising: monitoring a puffing session status of the system; In response to monitoring a preset puff session state, control outputs an indication of the remaining power of the system.

2. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset puffing session states include: puffing session start, puffing session end, and puffing session period.

3. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that In response to monitoring the preset puff session state, controlling the output of an indication of the remaining power of the system includes: When it is detected that the puffing session state is during the puffing session, monitoring a trigger event indicating a remaining power during the puffing session; In response to the indicate remaining charge triggering event during the puff session, controlling outputting an indication of remaining charge of the system.

4. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 3, characterized in that , the trigger event indicating the remaining power includes: The remaining power of the system is lower than the power threshold, or, The query request for the remaining power is triggered and generated based on an active operation of the user.

5. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The remaining power query request is generated when it is detected that the user performs at least one of the following operations: The user blows air; The user's blowing intensity reaches or exceeds the preset blowing intensity; The change in the user's blowing intensity complies with the preset blowing intensity change; The user's consecutive puffs reach or exceed a predetermined number; The user's suction intensity reaches or exceeds the preset suction intensity; The user's puff intensity changes conform to the preset puff intensity changes; The user's puffing frequency reaches or exceeds the preset puffing frequency; The user applies preset operations to the interactive interface.

6. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 2, characterized in that, The monitoring of the puffing session status of the system comprises: determining that the pumping session begins; monitoring a puffing parameter of the system related to puffing behavior during the puffing session; A determination is made based on the puffing parameters whether the puffing session is over.

7. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that, Determining whether the puffing session is over based on the puffing parameters comprises: When the monitored puffing parameter reaches or exceeds a preset puffing parameter threshold, or falls within the preset puffing parameter interval, determining that the puffing session is ended; or, When the monitored change in the puff parameter reaches or exceeds a preset puff parameter change threshold, or falls within a preset puff parameter change interval, it is determined that the puff session is ended.

8. The method for indicating the power of an aerosol supply system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The preset puff parameter threshold or the preset puff parameter interval or the preset puff parameter change threshold or the preset puff parameter change interval is pre-stored in the aerosol supply system or obtained from an external device for the aerosol supply system or set in the aerosol supply system according to user selection.

9. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The aerosol supply system has at least two levels of heating power. Under different heating powers, the preset suction parameter threshold is different or the preset suction parameter interval is different or the preset suction parameter change threshold or the preset suction parameter change interval is different.

10. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 9, characterized in that, Determining whether the puffing session is over based on the puffing parameters comprises: Determine the current heating power and the preset suction parameter threshold or the preset suction parameter interval or the preset suction parameter change threshold or the preset suction parameter change interval corresponding to the current heating power; Determine whether the puff session ends based on the puff parameters and the preset puff parameter threshold or the preset puff parameter range or the preset puff parameter change threshold or the preset puff parameter change range corresponding to the current heating power.

11. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The aerosol supply system has at least two levels of heating power, and one of them is the standard heating power, and the standard heating power corresponds to the preset puff parameter threshold or the preset puff parameter range or the preset puff parameter change threshold or the preset puff parameter change range; The determining whether the puff session ends based on the puff parameters includes: Determine the current heating power; According to the relationship between the current heating power and the standard heating power, convert the puff parameters into standard puff parameters under the standard heating power; Based on the standard puff parameters, and the preset puff parameter threshold or the preset puff parameter range or the preset puff parameter change threshold or the preset puff parameter change range, determine whether the puff session ends.

12. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The puff parameters include at least one of the following: The cumulative working time of the system; The cumulative puffing time of the user; The cumulative puffing times of the user; The cumulative aerosol generation amount; The cumulative consumption amount of the article.

13. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 6, characterized in that, The puff parameters include at least one of the following: The cumulative working time of the system during a puff session; The cumulative puffing time of the user during a puff session; The cumulative puffing times of the user during a puff session; The cumulative aerosol generation amount during a puff session; The cumulative consumption amount of the article during a puff session.

14. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 12 or 13, characterized in that, The determining whether the puff session ends based on the puff parameters includes at least one of the following: When the cumulative working time reaches or exceeds the preset cumulative working time threshold, determine that the puff session ends; When the cumulative puffing time reaches or exceeds the preset cumulative puffing time threshold, determine that the puff session ends; When the cumulative puffing times reach or exceed the preset cumulative puffing times threshold, determine that the puff session ends; When the cumulative aerosol generation amount reaches or exceeds the preset cumulative aerosol generation amount threshold, determine that the puff session ends; When the cumulative consumption amount of the article reaches or exceeds the preset cumulative consumption amount threshold of the article, determine that the puff session ends.

15. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 14, wherein During a puff session, The preset cumulative puffing time threshold is 20 - 40 seconds; And / or, The preset cumulative puffing times threshold is 7 - 15 times; And / or, The preset cumulative working time threshold is 3 - 5 minutes; And / or, The preset cumulative aerosol generation amount threshold is 50 - 90 mg; And / or, The preset cumulative consumption amount threshold of the article is 0.08 - 0.15 ml.

16. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 6-13, wherein , When the puff parameters include multiple types of parameters, the determining whether the puff session ends based on the puff parameters includes: Based on at least two types of parameters, jointly determine whether the puff session ends.

17. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 6-13, wherein , The method further includes: During a suction session, when it is detected that the cartridge of the system is pulled out from the device of the aerosol supply system, it is determined that the last suction session before the pulling out ends.

18. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 6-13, wherein , The method further includes: During a suction session, when it is detected that the cartridge of the system is pulled out from the device of the aerosol supply system, the suction parameters monitored after the cartridge replacement are recorded in the last suction session before the replacement, so as to determine whether the last suction session ends.

19. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 6-13, wherein The method further includes: At the end of the suction session, an indication that the suction session ends is output.

20. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 19, wherein When it is monitored that the suction session ends, an indication of the remaining power of the system is output after a first preset time.

21. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 20, wherein , The first preset time is 0 - 12 seconds.

22. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 1, wherein The indication of the remaining power of the system is output by at least one of the following: Sending a vibration indication through a vibration element; Sending a sound indication through a sound element; Sending a light emission indication through a light emitting element.

23. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 22, whereinThe sending a light emission indication through a light emitting element includes: Determining the target power level to which the remaining power belongs; different power levels are associated with different flashing frequencies; Determining the flashing frequency associated with the target power level as the target flashing frequency; Indicating by the light emitting element of the system at the target flashing frequency.

24. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 23, wherein There is one light emitting element.

25. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 22, wherein The light emitting element of the system lasts for a second preset time, and an indication of the remaining power of the system is output by at least one of the following: For different powers, the light emitting element flashes differently; For different powers, the light emitting element emits lights of different colors; For different powers, different numbers of the light emitting elements are lit; For different powers, the light emitting elements are lit in different orders; For different powers, the light emitting element emits lights of different brightnesses.

26. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 25, wherein , The second preset time is 8 - 12 seconds.

27. The method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to claim 1, wherein , The method further includes: In response to monitoring the preset suction session state, controlling the heater of the system to remain in a non-heating state or to change from a heating state to a non-heating state.

28. An aerosol supply system, wherein The system includes: A housing for accommodating the article; A light emitting element provided on or in the housing; A controller configured to execute the method for indicating the power of the aerosol supply system according to any one of claims 1 - 27; And the article, which includes the aerosol generating material.

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